Neon debuted the new official trailer for Origin, the drama film starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as journalist Isabel Wilkerson, the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in journalism.
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Origin – Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Stars as Award- Winning Journalist in Bold Drama by Ava DuVernay | Trailer
Origin (Atsushi Nishijima | NEON)
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Mads Mikkelsen Stars in ‘The Promised Land’ Historical Drama, Danish Oscar Entry | Trailer
The Promised Land ( Magnolia Pictures, Magnet Releasing | screenshot) Mads Mikkelsen stars as a war hero in The Promised Land, the epic historical drama film selected as the Danish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Also starring in the drama film are Amanda Collin, Gustav Lindh, and Melina Hagberg.
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Justice Smith and David Alan Grier Star in ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Satirical Comedy Film | Trailer
The American Society of Magical Negroes (Focus Features / screenshot) Focus Features debuted the official trailer for The American Society of Magical Negroes, a satirical comedy film starring Justice Smith as a new recruit in a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.
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‘May December’, ‘Showing Up’, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Top Film Comment Best Films of 2023
Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May December directed by Todd Haynes (François Duhamel / Netflix) Todd Haynes’s May December, Kelly Reichardt’s Showing Up, and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon claimed the top spots among films released in the U.S. in 2023 on Film Comment’s annual end-of-year survey. Of the films that screened at festivals worldwide but have not yet announced stateside distribution, Eduardo Williams’s The Human Surge 3, Lisandro Alonso’s Eureka, and Víctor Erice’s Close Your Eyes received top rankings.
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Apple TV+ Reveals Teaser Trailer for “Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, Docu Series
Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (Apple TV+ / screenshot) Apple TV+ shared the teaser trailer for “Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend,” the four-part documentary series tracking the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner through his sensational career, including five FIFA World Cup appearances and his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 win.
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Jacob Elordi, Zachary Quinto, Patrick J. Adams Star in Crime Thriller ‘He Went That Way’ | Trailer
He Went That Way (Vertical / screenshot) Vertical debuted the official trailer for He Went That Way, the thriller film starring Jacob Elordi as a serial killer. Also starring in the film are Zachary Quinto, Patrick J. Adams.
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‘Housekeeping For Beginners’ Goran Stolevski’s Family Drama, Macedonia’s Oscar Entry Sets US Release | Trailer
Samson Selim stars as Ali, Vladimir Tintor as Toni, Anamaria Marinca as Dita, and Sara Klimoska as Elena in director Goran Stolevski’s Housekeeping for Beginners. (courtesy Focus Features) Focus Features revealed the official trailer for Housekeeping For Beginners, the family drama film selected as North Macedonia’s Official Selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Academy Awards.
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‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Wins Best Feature at 39th IDA Documentary Awards
Bobi Wine: The People’s President Bobi Wine: The People’s President, the documentary directed by Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp on pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, as he runs in Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, won the top award – Best Feature Documentary at the 39th IDA Documentary Awards.
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Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell to Receive Chairman’s Award at Palm Springs Film Awards
Finneas O’Connell and Billie Eilish at the 94th Oscars (credit Michael Baker / A.M.P.A.S.) Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O’Connell will receive the Chairman’s Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for their critically acclaimed song “What Was I Made For?” from Greta Gerwig’s acclaimed, record-breaking film Barbie. The song has been nominated for five GRAMMY® Awards and received Best Original Song Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations. The Film Awards will take place on January 4, 2024, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January 15, 2024. ts.
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Franz Rogowski Stars in ‘Disco Boy’ Giacomo Abbruzzese’s Award-winning Stylish Drama | Trailer
Franz Rogowski in Disco Boy. Courtesy of Big World Pictures Big World Pictures will release Disco Boy, the award-winning drama film starring Franz Rogowski (Passages; Transit) as a Belarusian immigrant haunted by his actions as a mercenary in the French Foreign Legion.
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Kristen Stewart to Be Honored With Visionary Award at Sundance Film Festival
Kristen Stewart (Photo Courtesy – Kristen Stewart / Sundance Institute) Academy Award–nominated actress Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s fundraiser Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years .
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Barbra Streisand to Be Honored with SAG Life Achievement Award
Barbra Streisand (Credit: Russell James) Barbra Streisand has been named the 59th recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments. Streisand will be presented with the award at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will stream live on Netflix Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.